International Relations: Politics and History

Program

The IRPH program is designed to address complex and pressing global issues today. The program takes a multidisciplinary approach, combining theories and methods from political science, history, law, and philosophy to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of international relations. The overarching goal of the program is to equip students with the knowledge and skills to analyze and tackle the historical origins and potential solutions to these global challenges.

The program has a proven track record of preparing students for success in further academic pursuits and the job market. Approximately 60% of IRPH graduates go on to attend prestigious graduate schools, including Oxford, Cambridge, LSE, Harvard, Johns Hopkins, Georgetown, and Sciences Po. The remaining 40% of graduates enter a variety of careers, including traditional international relations roles, public policy, development work, business, consulting, and more. The IRPH program has received high marks from the Centre for Higher Education (CHE), a further testament to the program's quality and effectiveness in preparing students for successful careers.

Why study at Constructor University

International experience

Train your intercultural skills by studying with talents from more than 120 countries and excellent study abroad options.

Top rankings

Benefit from highest standards in teaching, interdisciplinary learning, early research involvement, and hands-on education.

Global career

Connect with Alumni to broaden your professional network & start your career with our individual career service support.

Key facts

Annual Fee:

Tuition: € 20,000

On-campus accommodation: € 4,000 September – May (shared room)

Application deadline:

July 31, 2025

Academic calendar:

Check-in days: August 26 –29, 2025

Classes begin: September 1, 2025

Duration:

3 years full-time

Financing options:

Each admitted candidate will receive an individual financial package.

Scholarships:

All students are considered for an academic achievement scholarship based on their school grade point average.

4C Model

The undergraduate program at Constructor University is a three-year, 180-credit-point program designed to prepare students for a wide range of career paths.

The “4C Model” is the program's backbone, with disciplinary content grouped into three themes according to study years: CHOICE-CORE-CAREER. Additionally, the “CONSTRUCTOR Track”, an integral part of the program, runs parallel throughout the program. It provides students with multidisciplinary content and essential skills such as argumentation, data visualization, societal engagement, and communication.

The curriculum allows students to tailor their education to their goals and to explore different fields of study, with the flexibility to change their major within the first year. Moreover, the programs include a mandatory internship and a study-abroad opportunity in the fifth semester to provide students with hands-on experience and a global perspective.

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